Get your Texas LTC in 3 steps. Study the $49.95 course and pass the online test. After completing the online course, you will receive an LTC-104 certificate that you will take to the in-person test.
In conclusion, obtaining a Texas handgun license is a simple process that can provide many benefits. The application process can be completed online or in person and the processing time is usually no more than 60 days.
Texas law makes some places always off-limits to firearms (both handguns and long guns). The law was amended in 2021 to remove the requirement to have a license to carry in order to carry a handgun. The amendment also consolidated the list of places where firearms are prohibited.
DPS will make every effort to issue your license within 60 days of receiving the completed application packet. If the application is incomplete or requires additional information to complete the background check, you will be notified in the manner you selected on your application.
The LTC is absolutely still worth it in Texas, or really any state with PLC (permitless carry). I am 100% a supporter of PLC, and I am glad that Texas has come on board. It allows anyone who realizes the need to carry for their own protection to immediately start doing it, legally.
Signing up for the Texas online LTC class is quick and easy. Whether on your computer, smartphone, or tablet, this video based class can be watched anytime, anywhere in Texas and from the comfort of your own home on the internet. Go HERE for more information about the online LTC course.
Steps To Get A Texas Concealed Carry Permit. COMPLETE classroom training. Pass the written exam and pass a shooting proficiency demonstration. DOWNLOAD the application form or SUBMIT an online application.
In 2021, Texas enacted dangerous 'permitless carry' legislation that, effective September 1, 2021, generally authorizes people to carry concealed or holstered handguns in most public spaces without any license, safety training, or background check required, as long as they are at least 21 years old and not prohibited ...
Some states allow an applicant to complete an application online, while others require an in-person visit to the office of the respective issuing authority. There are even states that require the applicant provide a list of non-related character references.